Certified Respiratory Therapist
Newton Lower Falls, Massachusetts
Newton-Wellesley Hospital

Job Opportunity: Certified Respiratory Therapist

Location: Newton, Massachusetts
Employment Type: Long-Term Assignment (LTA)
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Work Schedule

• 3 shifts per week, 12 hours each
• Rotating day and night shifts

Patient Population

• Adult and Neonatal Level 2B experience required

Experience Requirements

• Specialty: Certified Respiratory Therapist
• Required years of experience: Not explicitly stated, assume minimum 1+ year based on specialty norms (no conflicting data)
• Prior travel experience: Not required

Required Certifications and Licenses

• BLS (Basic Life Support) certification (AHA, Red Cross, CHSF, or Military accepted; AHA preferred)
• Professional license verification (Primary Source Verification required; MA Conditional Licenses not accepted)
• Fit Test for N95 respirator within 365 days of start date, updated annually
• Influenza vaccine required during flu season (Sept 15 - April 30), no exemptions allowed
• TB test documentation within 3 months of start date (skin test or blood test), updated if >6 month break
• MMR vaccination or proof of immunity
• Health statement signed by MD/DO/NP/PA within 365 days of start date, updated if >6 month break
• Criminal background checks including Massachusetts CORI, SSN trace, National Sex Offender Check, and Exclusion Checks (OIG, GSA, MassHealth, NH Medicaid) within required timeframes
• Respirator Medical Clearance Attestation (part of Fit Test)
• Other vaccines preferred but optional: Hepatitis B, Tdap

Onboarding Requirements

• Completion of MGB NWH Self-Study Orientation & Attestation
• Submission of MGB Skills Checklist
• Submission of MGB Resume (past 7 years of work experience with city & state)
• Submission of 2 recent references (minimum 1 supervisor or above in skillset)
• Submission of MGB Candidate Submission Coversheet
• Confirmation of Assignment/POI Form upon acceptance and for extensions

Additional Notes

• No religious exemptions for fit testing or influenza vaccine
• Fit testing cannot be done onsite; must be completed prior to start
• Background checks and credential verifications must be current and updated if breaks exceed specified durations
• Positive TB test requires negative chest x-ray documentation

This position is suitable for Certified Respiratory Therapists with experience in adult and neonatal care, comfortable with rotating shifts, and able to meet comprehensive credentialing and health requirements.